Being somewhat obsessed about information on food and its potential benefits it was
extremely hard to pick just 5! Never the less I feel like this is the list you will benefit
from the most, at least for now! All of the foods mentioned in this blog have
awesome immune boosting, anti-inflammatory properties and should be eaten on a
regular basis. Especially by people who train hard and often. Regardless of your
sport or type of training here is my list of 5 foods to introduce into your diet every
week!

Fatty fish

You guessed it! (most likely). We have all probably heard by now how important oily
fish is in our diet. Especially wild caught over farmed. What are we talking about?
Salmon, trout, mackerel, halibut, cod, flounder, sardines. All of these fish are an
awesome source of protein but apart from that they contain the fats essential to our
wellbeing and performance. Highly saturated in Omega 3 fatty acids as well as high
amounts of Vit.D they are a perfect anti-inflammatory food! Whether you are looking
to take your recovery to the next level or speed up your fat loss, fatty fish should be
on your plate as often as possible!

Avocado

It’s one of my favourite plants just because it contains so many nutrients. Recently
we have seen its popularity soar thanks to all the hipsters putting it on toast. Yet
another thing we can thank them for (apart from good quality coffee, beards and knit
wear). Avocado contains large amounts of: Vit.K, Vit.C, Vit.B5, Vit.B6, Vit.E, Folate
and Potassium (more than a banana), also small amounts of Magnesium,
Manganese, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorous, Vitamin A, B1 (Thiamine), B2
(Riboflavin) and B3 (Niacin). Not to mention high in fibre and Oleic acid. Perfect for
tackling inflammation, speeding up recovery and brain function! For a small plant it
sure packs a Nutrition Punch! Whether you’re a CrossFitter or just a person looking
after your health and wellbeing, don’t skip on the Avocado.

Sauerkraut

Maybe it’s the heritage talking but I simply can’t imagine not eating this tasty
superfood on a regular basis. What is sauerkraut? Quite simply: fermented cabbage.
When it comes to nutrition Sauerkraut contains high levels of dietary fibre as well as
significant levels of Vit.A, Vit.C, Vit.K, and various B vitamins. Furthermore, it is a
good source of Iron, manganese, copper, sodium, magnesium and calcium. But
that’s not even where its main benefits lie. It’s the bacteria that make the
fermentation happen that make it an AWESOME probiotic. This one ingredient helps
you get more out of everything else that has to pass through your digestive system.
More nutrients you say? Yes please! Apart from that your immune system will thank
you for the boost coming from an awesome vitamin profile. Let’s not forget about
sauerkrauts’ benefits when it comes to energy production in your body! #metconfuel

Broccoli

Must be one of my favourite sides. Humble broccoli is truly an antioxidant and fibre
package. For that reason alone I think it should replace popcorn in the cinemas (I
might have gotten a bit carried away with that statement). Broccoli has high
concentrations of vitamin C, making it great for immunity and contains flavonoids
which help process the vitamin C efficiently. It is also enriched with carotenoids
lutein, zeaxanthin, beta-carotene and other power packed antioxidants. Want to get
a PR on your lifts? Add Steak and Broccoli! Its fantastic fibre content makes it a
great vegetable to add to your diet when trying to loose body fat! Best way to cook it
to preserve most of its nutrition value is lightly steaming it.

Beetroot- cardio for days!

This nutrient packed gem of a vegetable is awesome. Packed with immune-boosting
vitamin C, fibre, and essential minerals like potassium (essential for healthy nerve
and muscle function) and manganese (which is good for your bones, liver, kidneys,
and pancreas), beets also contain the B vitamin folate. Immune system gold right
there but that’s not even the main benefit YOU should be looking at as a highly
active, gains machine. The main benefit is thought to also be related to nitrates
turning into nitric oxide, which may reduce the oxygen cost of low-intensity exercise
as well as enhance tolerance to high-intensity exercise. YES!!! The beetroot will help
you to tolerate running and burpees! If that’s not a reason to scoff it a few times a
week, I don’t know what is.

Other foods that should get a shout out: Beef, spinach, berries, spices. Honestly I
could continue for quite a while here so if you found this helpful share this blog and
leave a comment and if you are nice I will write a second part!